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atrixareads's review
3.0
I love Tom Cox's writing, he has such a good sense of humour. I really liked the way he understated a lot of the more emotional parts of the novel, making the events all the more poignant. What let this book down a little for me were some of the chapters that departed from the subject of his cats almost entirely, and I found them a little dry. Saying that however, i'm still very excited to read the latest in the series.
armaget's review
4.0
Read this book for some lovely parts about making friends with animals and funny people. But, I also appreciated Cox talking frankly about his divorce with his wife and what happened to their merry band of kittys
I loved the parts with his parents. They’re just so likable.
I loved the parts with his parents. They’re just so likable.
georgiastephenson's review
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyed Tom Cox's second cat book. I don't think I'll ever tire of his hilarious anecdotes and I love his writing style- definitely recommend to any feline lovers.
geej's review
3.0
While not as cohesive in narrative as Under the Paw, this is still a funny and heartwarming book for animal lovers.
It is clear that the tone and focus of the book changes midway due to events that occurred during its writing. What is initially a collection of short stories of Tom's history with various animals soon becomes a bittersweet recounting of his split from his wife Dee, and the emotional aftermath - especially where the cats are concerned. These parts, particularly the end, are all the more poignant for how understated Tom's narration is.
I really enjoyed the book more when it was raw and honest like this, but it was still great at the earlier parts - the chapter focusing on Tom's dad was a special delight. Overall, a most enjoyable and cheering read.
It is clear that the tone and focus of the book changes midway due to events that occurred during its writing. What is initially a collection of short stories of Tom's history with various animals soon becomes a bittersweet recounting of his split from his wife Dee, and the emotional aftermath - especially where the cats are concerned. These parts, particularly the end, are all the more poignant for how understated Tom's narration is.
I really enjoyed the book more when it was raw and honest like this, but it was still great at the earlier parts - the chapter focusing on Tom's dad was a special delight. Overall, a most enjoyable and cheering read.
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